Atlas Energy, L.P. (NYSE: ATLS) today declared a quarterly distribution for the fourth quarter 2013 of $0.46 per common unit. This $0.46 per common unit distribution represents an approximate 53% increase from the fourth quarter 2012 distribution of $0.30 per common unit. The fourth quarter 2013 distribution is payable Wednesday, February 19, 2014 to holders of record as of Monday, February 10, 2014.

Atlas Energy, L.P. (NYSE: ATLS) is a master limited partnership which owns all of the general partner Class A units and incentive distribution rights and an approximate 37% limited partner interest in its upstream oil & gas subsidiary, Atlas Resource Partners, L.P. Additionally, Atlas Energy owns and operates the general partner of its midstream oil & gas subsidiary, Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P., through all of the general partner interest, all the incentive distribution rights and an approximate 6% limited partner interest. For more information, please visit our website at www.atlasenergy.com, or contact Investor Relations at InvestorRelations@atlasenergy.com.

Atlas Energy, L.P.
Brian Begley
Vice President - Investor Relations
877-280-2857
215-405-2718 (fax)